Monday, April 26, 2010

Boyfriend jeans and heels. If you don't own a similar combo, go shopping now.

Fab! Fab! Fab! Military jacket. Head gear super chic too.

Click HEREto make a DARING purchase. (This store is so urbanly cool. Pop in if there's one in your neck of the woods.) Or if you're anything like me, study the pics and create your own, less spendy, version!Tip: To add funkiness to any outfit it's all about the accessories girls!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Wouldn't it be nice to be filthy rich and have the perfectly decorated home with the perfectly placed accessories and of course, always clean with the perfectly perfect family picture hanging above the fire place? Maybe for some but absolutely (truthfully) not for me. A home is a home when you add your own quirky character. A home is a home when the kitchen sink is full and the yesterday's laundry is still sitting (hubs would disagree with me here:D). A home is a home when the family picture includes a crying child and a mother pretending to smile.

Here are some budget BFF ideas on how to switch up your home this weekend.

Rearrange the furniture. The most budget friendly way to reinvent your home. I have a bro-in-law who every time he comes over the first thing he asks is how's the furniture this week?

Tip: Don't place everything against a wall. A couch randomlyfloating (you know what I mean) can be a nice change!

Change a light fixture. Does your home still have the brassy "builder's grade" fixtures? Change them. It's cheap and will make a HUGE difference. Bye bye brass boys...hello class!

Sick of old furniture? Can't afford new? Add a coat of paint and new knobs. You've got yourself a $1500 piece from Antrhopologie. A cheap resource: craigslist.org rocks!

NOTE: Take my word on this. If you have never painted furniture before don't cut corners. TSP, sand, primer, paint. Trust me on this. If it's a little end table spay paint is fab but for something like a dresser, bar stools, table. Take all the appropriate steps! Really!

Tip: If you are going for a perfectly smooth, perfectly finished end product, it ain't gonna happen. If you're doing a home job, shabby chic it or it will look like a home job.

{Picture of End table supposed to be here~whoops!.}

Hit your local Target, TJMaxx, Marshall's, etc. End tables are affordable. Peeve: matchymatchy EVERYTHING. Sofa, love seat, end tables, coffee tables-BORING. Mismatched adds so much more character to a space. Try it. You'll like it.

Ask my hubs. I like clocks. Daylight savings is a bit daunting at our house.:D I've hung clocks in this type of arrangement before. Fun!

Call me vain, I have lots of mirrors. Too many probably. In fact, I've got a few extras in my garage if you need one. Caution~(depending on it's true purpose) watch the hang height of a mirror AND I've seen too many mirrors that are too small for the space they are hung.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Today marks my 400th post.Hmm, Isn't that interesting?Let's see, what could I have done in the time that I have wasted posting nonsense on this blog?

Perhaps...Finished a load of laundryCompleted a paint projectSewn Lucy's curtainsCleaned my out-of-control "office" aka laundry roomNappedVolunteered at the homeless shelterGotten to bed on timeWritten a novelVacuumedSpent quality time with my children baking cookiesWashed the windowsMade breadSaved the dolphins

Hmm...perhaps?

I think I shall go buy a new handbag to celebrate instead.Maybe THIS one....perhaps. (Ha, right!)

P.S. If you don't think THESE are adorable I think you are nutty in the brain!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

EQUALSALL ABOUT ME LAST NIGHT!What was the last thing you did during your "ME" time?

P.S. I am obsessed with GLEE. I didn't watch the first season until I purchased it on DVD while on vacation. I LOVE IT! I want to marry it! I want to burst out in random song whenever I feel like it. Life should be lived with random song breakouts. Don't you think?

P.S.S. The sun finally found Washington today. It's gonna be a good day!!

Spring Accessories Alert: HATS! Embrace one of the season's hottest trends. Fashion for your head. Why? It's a "wake up and go" life saver, protects you from the sun and turns any old boring outfit into the life of the party. Hats! Wear one. I dare you!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

The suitcases STILL have not been unpacked. We've been out of toilet paper for two days now and there is laundry all over my bedroom floor that was there BEFORE we left.

My excuse? Ah....um....hm....Crap! Don't have one!

Nevermind those daunting To Do tasks I can't seem to get a grip on.

Moving on....

You must all get a babysitter today and go buy yourself my new April cosmetic find. Mascara! (or click the link and buy from the comfort from your home braless wearing your pjs!) Mascara that looks freakish when you open it up (interesting wand) but once you apply it, it is delightfully amazing. And for all your cheap scape's out there...it is worth every penny! ($13 give me a break! It rocks!) And the best part. If you don't adore it, you're crazy, but M.A.C. will take it back and give you a full refund. Win! Win!

Bat those lushes lashes. It's Monday! Go for it!

P.S. This mascara is worth a random trip to the mall today. BUT don't kid yourself. Leave the children at home. Make up counter+children=psycho mother. Trust me. I pretend like it's going to work out and be fine. It never is!:D

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Spring! Spring! Spring! Unfortunately it doesn't exist where I live but I sure hope those of you who are enjoying spring like weather are living it up in some FABULOUS spring fashions. Rain, rain go away...NOW!

This skirt is so pretty.

Stackable rings are just cool! Etsy has a lot of very affordable ones! FYI. I want THESE.

These would be a great addition to my shoe collection. May I buy them please?

All of the above can be found HERE. If you are not a subscriber to this catalog click HERE. Don't you just love getting catalogs where you can't afford anything inside? I am not much of a catalog shopper but I love to steal cool fashion ideas out of them.

Monday, April 5, 2010

The low down...Happy BIG GIRL 4th birthday to our Lulu. (March 29)Happy 13th anniversary to my Prince Charming. (March 26)Happy Easter to all of you! (The Easter bunny almost forgot to visit us:D)Kink in my butt (is there such a thing?) from sleeping in a full sized bed for the last 10 nights.Eating out overdose~yuck! Training table, Zupa, Pace's, Parson's bakery, Nielsen's frozen custard~stop me before I puke!Cousin maniaFamily! Family! And more Family!Shopping! Shopping! And more Shopping!Completely over living out of a suitcaseHome Sweet Home!Yep! I need a vacation from the vacation.See ya...ah...once I get a chance to take a nap!